CNN’s Scott Jennings Explodes on ‘Condescending’ Ex-Biden Official Downplaying Tesla Terrorism [WATCH]

CNN commentator Scott Jennings and former Biden-Harris administration official Neera Tanden engaged in a heated exchange over recent coordinated attacks on Tesla properties, highlighting the ongoing debate over political violence.

During the segment, Jennings pointed to widespread vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles, charging stations, and dealerships.

Surveillance footage has captured individuals keying cars, damaging property, and even throwing firebombs at Tesla facilities. Jennings called the incidents an example of organized domestic terrorism.

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“The other night, Donald Trump said, ‘These are domestic terrorists.’ Everybody laughed about it and scoffed at it. That video looks like terrorism to me,” Jennings said.

He continued by emphasizing the systematic nature of the attacks.

“It’s obviously an organized, coordinated effort, however people are communicating with each other, to do this to people around the country who chose to buy a Tesla at some point in the past—many of whom, I’m sure, are Democrats who bought them in the first place—all because their entire political worldview is ruled by their emotions.”

Jennings accused the left of fueling mob-like behavior.

“That’s the American left right now. It is one angry mob after another, willing to take things into their own hands, up to and including keying, firebombing, and otherwise vandalizing cars, car dealerships, and charging stations. It’s outrageous. It is terrorism. People ought to be put in jail and left there for a very long time and be taught a lesson.”

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Tanden, a former White House staff secretary under Joe Biden, attempted to counter Jennings by drawing a comparison to the events of January 6.

“When they do it to a Tesla dealership, it’s really bad. But when they do it to the Halls of Congress, we should pardon them. Is that your position?” she asked.

Jennings immediately rejected Tanden’s comparison.

“I know you haven’t been around for a while, so let me educate you about my position on January 6th,” he fired back.

As Tanden attempted to interrupt, Jennings pushed forward.

“No, you don’t need to be condescending to me. So let me educate you about my position,” he continued.

“You want to attack me? Let me finish it!”

CNN host John Berman attempted to intervene as the conversation became increasingly tense.

Tanden took another shot at Jennings, saying, “I’m just asking you a question. I’m sorry you’re getting emotional.”

Jennings responded without hesitation. “I’m sorry you’re a condescending person who hasn’t been paying attention to what I do.”

He then clearly stated his position on political violence.

“Here’s the issue. I didn’t support what happened on January the sixth, and was one of the first Republicans to call it. I don’t support the pardons. I have repeatedly, just like my friend Ashley here, said that no violence in our political system is acceptable.”

Jennings turned the conversation back to the attacks on Tesla properties and the broader implications.

“But this right here, what’s going on with a guy who helps our country, who runs successful companies, who doesn’t have to be doing this, and now one of his companies is under systematic terroristic threat and violence all over the country, and people seem to be laughing about it or fine with it. It’s outrageous.”

The heated exchange underscored the sharp divide over how political violence is perceived and addressed, with Jennings calling for accountability while Tanden attempted to shift focus elsewhere.

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